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One-Day Heritage Tour to Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal

By TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS P LTD.
Free cancellation available
Price is $273 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sanchi Stupa featuring ancient stupas.
  • Explore Udayagiri Caves marvel at Gupta-era rock-cut sculptures.
  • Also look into Vidisha Museum showcases a rich collection of ancient sculptures.
  • Enjoy a peaceful countryside journey between Bhopal, Sanchi & Udayagiri.

Activity location

    • Bhopal
    • Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Bhopal
    • Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

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One-Day Heritage Tour to Sanchi and Udayagiri from Bhopal
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$272.54 x 1 Adult$272.54
Total
Price is $272.54
Until Thu, Jun 12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Air Conditional vehicle throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up & drop: Bhopal City Hotels only.
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional and experienced English Speaking Guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included01 Litre water bottle per person.
  • What's includedWhat's includedParking and tolls.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Applicable Taxes.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny accommodation.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny kind of Tips & Gratuities.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee of monuments (if any).

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

Morning pickup from Bhopal City Hotels. And drive to visit Sanchi which is about 48 km from takes around 1.5 hours to reach. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside.

Arrive at SANCHI STUPA COMPLEX and start exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Great Stupa (Stupa No.1): Marvel at the beautiful gateways and intricate carvings.
• Stupa No. 2 and Stupa No. 3: Smaller stupas with historical significance.
• Ashoka Pillar: The pillar with its famous lion capital.
• Buddhist Viharas and Temples: Visit the ancient monasteries.
• Sanchi Archaeological Museum: View artifacts dating back to the Mauryan era (Closed on every Friday).
Duration: 2 hours

Then drive to UDAYAGIRI CAVES, located approximately 13 km (about 20–30 minutes) from Sanchi.
Start exploring Udayagiri Caves by visiting the rock-cut caves dating back to the Gupta period (4th-5th Century CE):
• Cave 5: The famous Varaha Avatar sculpture of Lord Vishnu rescuing Goddess Earth.
• Cave 6: Features beautiful carvings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Durga.
• Cave 1: Iconic sculptures of Lord Shiva and Ganesha.
• Other caves: Admire the various carvings, inscriptions, and rich symbolism.
Duration: 1.5–2 hours

After visiting the Udayagiri caves, enjoy lunch at good restaurant.
Then drive to VIDISHA MUSEUM (Closed on every Monday), showcases a rich collection of ancient sculptures, inscriptions, and artifacts from the Gupta and post-Gupta periods, highlighting the region's historical and artistic heritage.
Duration: 1 hour

Later, head back to your hotel in Bhopal, concluding the heritage and cultural day tour.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bhopal
    • Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Bhopal
    • Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India